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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lau, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Eric Lau, DO is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office at (415) 600-1020.
What languages does Dr. Lau speak?
Dr. Lau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lau treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Lau diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lau. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Lau perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Lau may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lau's office.
Does Dr. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. Lau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lau in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Humana
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lau's office located?
What is Dr. Lau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891182465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lau
What is Dr. Eric Lau's specialty?
Dr. Lau is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Lau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Eric Lau accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Lau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Lau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (415) 600-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Lau?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (415) 600-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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